Convenient downtown location near dining, shopping, and sporting events
Housed in a bank from 1906, with original vault and period details
Modern rooms have work desks, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks
Restaurant and bar serving New American staples
Club lounge with continental breakfast (access for Concierge rooms only)
24-hour business center and meeting rooms
24-hour fitness center
Fee for in-room Wi-Fi (free for Marriott members)
Views are blocked by neighboring tall buildings
Restaurant gets mixed reviews
No spa or hot tub
The 222-room Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection is an upscale property housed in a former bank, with original features throughout. High ceilings, large marble columns, and a lovely marble staircase are found in the striking lobby, but this sense of history doesn't continue into the rooms. Modern, somewhat generic rooms have contemporary amenities including big flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but they also have small windows and lackluster views. Apart from its restaurant and bar, this hotel is slim on facilities, though it's connected to the city's indoor Skyway System for traversing downtown's malls and dining options with ease. Note that there's a fee to connect to in-room Wi-Fi, except for Marriott members. The nearby Westin Minneapolis, also housed in an old bank, has additional amenities that include an indoor pool.
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Scene
Upscale hotel set in a marbled historic building with banking memorabilia
This 1906 building originally housed a bank and was converted into a hotel in 2008, while keeping the main floor's original layout of a stately entrance and rich lobby with high ceilings. The lobby has white marble floors, trimmed and accented with green marble, and wide halls punctuated by classical marble columns. Black-and-white period photographs of Minneapolis decorate the walls and hallways, and the some of the original vault doors -- with their intricate locking mechanisms -- are on display in several common areas. One of the main vaults is still set into a section of the original brick wall within the lobby lounge, amid antique decor such as vintage metal toy cars and fire engines. This hotel is a popular pick for business travelers, wedding parties, and vacationing couples.
Location
In the heart of downtown's business district, near dining and sporting events
This hotel is located in downtown Minneapolis, in the heart of the business district, surrounded by corporate offices. It's also connected to the city's Skyway System -- heated indoor walkways that connect businesses, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Attractions such as the Minneapolis Convention Center, the State Theater, and the Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves, are all within a 20-minute walk of the hotel. The hotel is also well-positioned for public transport, and the tram to the Mall of America is a four-minute walk away at the sprawling Nicollet Mall. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Contemporary, somewhat generic rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, but windows are small
The hotel's 222 rooms feature none of the historic building's period details that are so striking in the lobby -- save for the small windows, which have lackluster views. Decor is contemporary with a retro touch, seen in the warm earth-tone furnishings and 70s-inspired bathroom wallpaper. The patterned carpets add some design flair, but many show visible wear. All rooms have large 42-inch flat-screen TVs, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and sitting areas with armchairs or couches; mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and iPod docks also come standard. Bathrooms have large glass walk-in showers, while upgraded rooms add rainfall showerheads. There is a fee for Wi-Fi, except for Marriott members. Concierge rooms and suites have access to the Concierge Lounge, which has a free continental breakfast and afternoon snacks.
Features
Restaurant and bar, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and meeting space
The all-day restaurant Max serves American standards including fish, steaks, and pasta, alongside beer, wine, and cocktails. Room service is also available during select hours. Guests can access the city's Skyway System from the hotel's second floor, for easy access to nearby restaurants (and everything else downtown). There's a small 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines and weight-training equipment on-site, as well as a 24-hour business center. The four meeting rooms and one boardroom are housed in the building's former vault level, totaling 3,000 square feet of flexible event space. Wi-Fi is only free in the lobby, unless guests are Marriott members.
